Bill · H.R. 1381· House(119-HR-1381)
COVID–19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act
- Introduced
- 2/14/2025
- Last activity
- 2/14/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Erin Houchin
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act," aims to prevent discrimination in medical treatment. It proposes to prohibit federal funds from being given to entities that refuse to treat people based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. This prohibition applies to any funds authorized or appropriated by Federal law. It specifically includes funds provided under titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill ensures that medical treatment cannot be denied to individuals based on their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill protects access to care for seniors by ensuring Medicare-funded facilities cannot refuse treatment based on vaccination status.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill protects access to care for low-income households by ensuring Medicaid-funded facilities cannot refuse treatment based on vaccination status.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Guaranteed Access to Treatment: The bill ensures that a facility cannot deny treatment to an individual because of their COVID-19 vaccination status, as stated in Section 2. This would prevent people from being turned away based on their vaccination history.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Listed: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Seniors+3Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+2
- 3/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio